Coventry motorists urged caution with 'thundersnow' set to sweep UK

Coventry motorists are being urged to exercise caution on the roads this week.
The calls from RAC chiefs come as the city and surrounding region gets set for a downturn in weather.
Yellow warnings for wind and snow have been issued by the Met Office, with snow showers expected to bring 2-5 cm of snow at lower levels and 10-20 cm on ground above 200m to 300m.
With the cold air originating over arctic Canada, Met Office meteorologist Emma Sharples warned that with the high winds and snow "we could get some blizzard type conditions, especially at height".
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